As with last year’s conference, Internet of Things (IoT) security remained a smaller part of the overall discussions surrounding cybersecurity at RSA 2019. However, despite this position of limited coverage, IoT security continues to gain traction and visibility as a topic that demands greater recognition within the context of comprehensive security solutions.

Despite best efforts, effective data management and security practices remain an ominous hurdle for many organizations. As the sheer volume with which data is generated on a daily basis continues to grow exponentially, ensuring proper protection and handling of that information becomes a proportionally difficult challenge. Demand for comprehensive and secure information management solutions are driving growth in the global market.

Unfortunately, no vertical market has remained immune from the harmful aftermath of a successful cyber attack or data breach. The situation is only exacerbated with regards to the Internet of Things (IoT), as the sheer volume of these devices continues to grow with each passing year. The IoT device explosion has seen a proportionate growth of the cyber threat landscape due to the new attack vectors that many insecure IoT devices can introduce into the ecosystem. Furthermore, the industrial markets that comprise our critical infrastructure have routinely found themselves in the crosshairs of potential cyber-criminals and data thieves.